Spite: meaning, definitions and examples

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spite

[ spaɪt ]

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feeling

A feeling of anger or resentment stemming from a perceived unfair treatment or offense.

Synonyms

malice, spitefulness, vindictiveness

Examples of usage

She did it out of spite, not because she really wanted to.
He carried out the task with spiteful determination.

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action

To deliberately hurt, annoy, or offend someone.

Synonyms

annoy, irk, vex

Examples of usage

She was only trying to spite her ex-boyfriend by flirting with his friend.
He purposely left the event early to spite his colleagues.

Translations

Translations of the word "spite" in other languages:

🇵🇹 despeito

🇮🇳 द्वेष

🇩🇪 Trotz

🇮🇩 dendam

🇺🇦 злість

🇵🇱 złość

🇯🇵 悪意 (あくい)

🇫🇷 dépit

🇪🇸 despecho

🇹🇷 kin

🇰🇷 악의

🇸🇦 حقد

🇨🇿 zášť

🇸🇰 zlomyseľnosť

🇨🇳 怨恨 (yuànhèn)

🇸🇮 zamera

🇮🇸 illvilji

🇰🇿 өшпенділік

🇬🇪 ბოროტება

🇦🇿 kin

🇲🇽 despecho

Word origin

The word 'spite' originated from the Old Norse word 'spīta', meaning 'envy' or 'grudge'. Over time, it evolved to encompass the feelings of anger and resentment towards others. The concept of spite has been present in human interactions for centuries, often stemming from personal grievances or perceived injustices.